Hi to all, I write this email to both the ML to keep everyone updated on the current development of ArcheOS v4, "Caesar".<br>Who's not interested in such arguments can delete this email without regrets! :-)<br>
<br>First of all a problem: as many knows the new ArcheOS version will be built on the Debian testing (Squeeze) distribution. The package freeze is expected at March 2010. Until that date all the packages included in Squeeze will be updated not only for security-related bugs, but also for general improvements. This means that a software that we include now in ArcheOS can change radically until March. <br>
Obviously this can be a problem, and we must choose from two solutions: ignore the changes and decide an "our freezing date", or release ArcheOS 4 after March 2010.<br><br>First thought I'd like to share with you are about the chance of releasing some "Weekly build" of ArcheOS 4. In this stage we can start to package all non-repository software and set up the artwork. Obviously not all will be fully functional but according to Torvalds law: "Given a large enough beta-tester and co-developer base, almost every problem will be characterized quickly and the fix will be obvious to someone."<br>
<br>Another ideas could be create a meta-package and a repository that, once installed, can transform a fresh vanilla Debian Squeeze into ArcheOS. This is an approach used by many distros, like Edubuntu and others and have some undeniable benefits.<br>
Think of download the latest Debian image, launch a sudo apt-get install archeos-base and voilą! <br><br>Other facts that needs working are the replication of the ISOs on other mirrors to increase the availability, a 64bit architecture release, and other thoughts.<br>
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